Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Charles hails from a village terrorized by giants. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 sp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A 4'7" southern woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her golden hair down. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Eleanor lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Interpreter, but he got bored and became a Bellfounder. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His hair is auburn and curly. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Miles was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.