Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. 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 very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Griselda was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'5" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has white hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.