Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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 is greedy; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1200 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Doctor business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Doctor. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new doctor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Moonstone (70 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Tanner kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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 is greedy; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.