Description: He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished longsword as well. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Aerdeth liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is red and curly. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (70 gp).