Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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 brothel owner, Nutae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heian does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears baggy violet pantaloons and a grey scarf, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is auburn and very short. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Red spinel (110 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp).