Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's in love

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).