Description: An older man who dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mason; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: He wears a simple tan robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.