Description: This northern man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Adam and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'11" southern woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Ahlyssa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on her left side, and carries morningstars. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Rosamund was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.