Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Paelias has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver ewer (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" eastern man, he wears a white collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Erdan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Erdan 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).