Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is physically well-built. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern man wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His hair is silver and curly. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Doctor soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears just a tan suit. His silver hair is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Naal was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: 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 carries with him a set of flails, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).