Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Peren was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Peren's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Jet (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to be a map maker again

Flaws: Greedy, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).