Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Frederick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Marshal profession.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.