Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. He has green eyes.

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 however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (1500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Theren was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his brown hair down. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Dreali hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Dreali lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Armorer; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.