Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 57. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Rael alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length black hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Moonstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amber (140 gp).