Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: This eastern man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Rael was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Coral (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.