Description: This man wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His tied-back hair is white. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bowyer born in the past three hundred years. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bowyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bowyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 330 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has moderate length auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Traki wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has shaved his head bald. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).