Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rael will drive conversation. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 170 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. 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: To pay off his debts; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Silver pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).