Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Banker, but he was a colossal failure. 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: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80000 cp. Eye agate (10 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Arannis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Arannis 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 Arannis. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather, and carries hammers. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears professional attire. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on his left side, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Arannis is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Arannis hails from a village terrorized by orcs. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.