Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: He is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull yellow sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case and is in decent physical shape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Red spinel (110 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He tends to his Baker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.