Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lance was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Richard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This western man prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Henry hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Henry and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a green armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp.