Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Malachite (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His tied-back hair is black. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Korfel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the south to a Map Maker, Aramil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He struck the Map Maker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to be a scribe again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is cut short. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 900 gp.