Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Being a Priest kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Quarion was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Quarion was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Adventurer. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 70000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the west. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Varis 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 Varis. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears just a black suit, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Koeth was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Jade (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.