Description: He is a husky man, who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. 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 is fixated on the number 39. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Eiravel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'0" southern man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Through the years after Nim was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nim's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are gray.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple white robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Galinndan 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. Through the years after Galinndan was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Galinndan's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Galinndan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He wears his white hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ruler profession.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Nim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.