Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 170 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by drow. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears professional attire, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Hadarai was born the youngest of three triplets. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (160 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and usually wears his white robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Expand his business; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).