Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Through the years after Azaki was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Azaki's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Azaki and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length golden hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. 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 Cartwright. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and to be a cook again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, In love, Poor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.