Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Vanuath was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: An older man who has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Courier. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Suhnae learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, black shirt, and blue tie. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Carter and found it very stressful. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has green eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.