Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Aerdeth never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 pp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jade (120 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Theren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item.