Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Raymond hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Raymond learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and is typically in his Apothecary uniform. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is chestnut and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 66. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1900 sp. White pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 56. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Blacksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2 Antitoxin. 2 Thunderstones. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: An older man who has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is still thick. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Mercenary, but he got bored and became a Seamstress. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.