Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He carries a battered spear and tarnished shortbow as well. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Naill was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Paelias speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He comes from a rich southern 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.