Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His gold crest is still thick. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to brigands.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 16000 cp. 4 Smokesticks. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Baker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Qualen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 sp. Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her head has been shaved. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Puyet wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 360 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).