Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His hair is brown and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His tied-back hair is red. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He struck the Fortune-teller job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and green tie. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Jeweler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp).