Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Cartwright, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He has wavy black hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.