Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Painter who has hired him part-time. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Vanuath was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. A true patriot, Naill would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Minor magic item.