Description: He is lean but muscular and wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aerdeth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has wavy blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is cut short. 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 hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mercenary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished dagger as well. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Crown-heir profession.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1500 gp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

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. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).