Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a white costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and is pretty ugly. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 21000 sp. Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'11" southern man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 pp.