Description: This man wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ernest was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

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

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 77. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Hugh was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Hugh's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears bulky violet painted plate armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30000 cp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Amber (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp).