Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gennal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. White opal (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair is short and red. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A true patriot, Rolen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 19000 sp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).