Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has wavy auburn hair. His green 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. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely yellow suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries rapiers. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 42. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.