Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Jet (130 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Alexandre lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This eastern man prefers to wear flannel. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She's in love; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.