Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His hair is short and red. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: Born in the north to a Mason, Aust learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.