Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2700 gp. Amber (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Suhnae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is black and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 170 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Naeris was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.