Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his golden hair up. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His hair is golden and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: Bertram hails from a village terrorized by drow. At some point he was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 6'5" western man, he is wearing a long, green cloak. His head has been shaved. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Dean lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 15000 cp. Red spinel (60 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a violet coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His hair is blonde and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Aldous is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 pp.