Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Bookbinder business.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Arannis has worked very hard to control his curse. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 29000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His black hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ahvain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Weaver, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.