Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heian was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).