Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Aerdeth was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 Performer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Through the years after Theriatis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Theriatis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown trousers with blue and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is physically well-built. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.