Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Priest arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: He wants revenge against goblins; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 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 (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).