Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 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.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.