Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Aramil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his 15th 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. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Aramil never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Soveliss was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Soveliss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Coral (160 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.