Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich western family. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses divination through singing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mayor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). White opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.