Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tattered old clothes. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Bather like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.