Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: William hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: William lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Sarah's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears her red hair up. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp).