Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alston does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 290 pp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple yellow robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and brown. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Lewis learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Guard. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is golden and curly. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has moderate length silver hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Lezre lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Stylist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stylist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stylist.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).