Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is blonde. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

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: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy black hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Helen is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Helen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She wears her chestnut hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.