Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. 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: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Traki lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2500 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thervan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military, Family, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Courier does. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arannis grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jet (70 gp).