Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, violet cloak. He carries a battered spear and tarnished halberd as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Heian was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miner. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.