Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Rurik was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tan shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This light-skinned male wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 born on a small isolated farm. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Andry would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 cp.