Description: Standing 4'11", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. 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: To unite with his sister; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jet (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a grey tunic with green highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

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 is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).