Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears pastel trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His head has been shaved. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Quarion has worked very hard to control his curse. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).