Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'8" eastern man, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Korfel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Laucian hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Arannis 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 is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears just a brown suit. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born in the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Heian took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortspear and armor he uses now. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Rose (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).