Description: An older man who wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has blue eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. White opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. 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 cut close to his head. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A freak accident while working with his Barrister father left him crippled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. With bright black hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Helen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is typically in his Engraver uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Engraver responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.