Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Lance's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Lance was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Lance's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bellfounder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1500 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of emerald and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Antinua is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student she started as a Stableman, but she got bored and became a Carter. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Stableman; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. White opal (500 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his blue hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Servant who has hired him part-time. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He got into the Servant business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Guard mother left him crippled. He has achieved small success as a Servant.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).