Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to protect his home

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Enialis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1400 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.