Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Manfred learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (1500 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A freak accident while working with his Carter father left him crippled. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Raymond never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her black hair down. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Griselda was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aldous does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 80 pp.