Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Five was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Five never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has green eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Giselle does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1600 sp.