Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Rael enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A freak accident while working with his Interpreter mother left him crippled. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Koeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 west. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.