Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He wears his brown hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Ernest hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy tan suit. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Cory was born with his father's beautiful face. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is typically in his Jeweler uniform. He carries with him a set of tridents on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and human compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 cp. White opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Amber (70 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso and is in decent physical shape. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Miles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.