Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His hair is short and auburn. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in a small desert village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green vest and prefers white and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.