Description: He is a husky man, who wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His hair is golden and curly. He is baby faced.

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

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Caeldrim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Riardon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).