Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Raer hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His hair is short and white. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a black top hat and black clothes. His black hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 pp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).