Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side, marred by sweets. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Vanuath abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Detective and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a Carpenter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.