Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Frederick's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Frederick was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A 5'6" northern woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. 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 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 she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray 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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Anselm does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.