Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears professional attire. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is an epitome of beauty. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 cp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp.