Description: This late middle aged man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society and is in decent physical shape. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a white tunic with yellow highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Gardener, his father struggled to pay the bills. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with white slacks, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.