Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished lance as well. His hair is golden and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roger grew up listening to his father's many stories. Through the years after Roger was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Roger's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heather studied abroad. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Heather and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.