Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Naeris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Naeris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is dressed in earthy colors with a red and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: An older man who is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 29000 sp. Rose (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp).