Description: This man wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His white hair is lengthy. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this eastern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the east. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bather. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He tends to wear a large red jacket, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. After coming to the age of reason, John took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has moderate length brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Sculptor business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has blonde hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Balimaar was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 greedy; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.