Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a red costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Star ruby (1500 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Arnold liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by sweets. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. After a long history of fighting, Emmeline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.