Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a green and grey handkerchief worn on his left side, and is pretty ugly. 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: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is an amazing painter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rose (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Theren alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 16000 sp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large white jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Himo was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.