Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is typically in her Stableman uniform. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small green clips. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Giselle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.