Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Through the years after Rael was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rael's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Rael and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black vest and prefers grey and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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 work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, marred by teas. He wears his silver hair up. 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 never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are green.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Immeral was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1200 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.