Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Rael and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south. 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 left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is short and auburn. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Naeris was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Lucan 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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.