Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Nil is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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.

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trym lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'6" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Ulla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.