Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a grey coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 29. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 110 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Rael liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 has a crush on the local Fortune-teller; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Malachite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).