Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is purple and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Isabella is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear flannel. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Rael is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Hork hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Hork learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.