Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a red coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Hunter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Halimath was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Hunter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Uthemar reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his white hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.