Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ahvain grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ahvain. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has brown eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aust's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Painter mother left him crippled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His black hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1300 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).