Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a blue vest and prefers red and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money and likes to spend it; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses like a well dressed Ploughman does. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Erdan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1600 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

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 sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" southern man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Layabout but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.