Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver ewer (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat, he is not a threatening figure. He has auburn hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is an amazing painter.

History: Korfel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Korfel lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.