Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries a battered trident and tarnished halberd as well. His tied-back hair is blonde. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: This man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: He feels threatened by others; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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.