Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 290 pp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 16000 sp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His first spouse was a Miner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Galinndan was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Galinndan was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Galinndan's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Galinndan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He wears his white hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ruler profession.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.