Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Arannis will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Tanner, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Tanner; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'4" western man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Quarion was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has wavy golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aerdeth embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. 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.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.