Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Vanuath is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Vanuath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Cook. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'7" western man, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rose (20 gp).