Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears an entirely blue suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aerdeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: Dreali lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jet (40 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lucan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp).