Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and carries shields. His black hair is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hubert does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'5" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Miller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Star ruby (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Anne abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.