Description: This man wears a fancy black suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1100 pp. A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear flannel. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great joy in being the best Mortician in town.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mortician. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1700 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'7" and wears tattered old clothes. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Laucian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Adran embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 110 pp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).