Description: He wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 cp. Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Leaf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'0". She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a red coat with green slacks, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Mardnab was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mardnab's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 gp.