Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Cook uniform. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Rael was born with his mother's beautiful face. A gifted student he started as a Miller, but he got bored and became a Cook. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has white fur. His fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Lone is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lone was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears professional attire. Her white hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is short and golden. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: She has a missing left arm. She prefers to wear flannel. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.