Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 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 scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).