Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His hair is short and black. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Rael alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 brother.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length black hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Moonstone (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Jade (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Amber (140 gp).