Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Tharivol enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern man is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, PTSD. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 pp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular 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 long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a green armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Dayereth 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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After months of barely getting by, Dayereth managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.