Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Melech was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the right. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Vepar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.