Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Raer was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 25000 sp. Emerald (500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has brown hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.