Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Laborer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, tan cloak. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Paelias was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 pp. Brown diamond (2000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.