Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair is red and very short. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is short and black. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp).