Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rael will drive conversation. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'8" and dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with blue slacks. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Naeris was taken on many hunting expeditions. Naeris liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a violet coat. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naill grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.