Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His auburn hair is cut short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Riardon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood, marred by chocolates. He has black hair. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Marshal mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.