Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the south to a Courier, Arannis learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 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 (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 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 wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Jet (160 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Coral (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sard (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a red scarf. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 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.