Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: Enialis 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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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 has decided he is irredeemable; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2300 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Koeth 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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.