Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Lidda grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Lidda. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is short and white. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a barrister again

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.