Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Uthemar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uthemar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and elven compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Carrie lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Barber, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Carrie and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 pp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.