Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arannis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Arannis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Arannis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He has a hunchback. His white hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Efferil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. 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: Efferil lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Adventurer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he very much looks the part of a Guard. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Nutae enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Nutae lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: This eastern man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Now he works as a dancing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp).