Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 18. 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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Apothecary, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Apothecary. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Engraver. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears just a violet suit and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is typically in her Bookbinder uniform. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Eva learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp).