Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his golden hair up. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Rolf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman prefers to wear flannel. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Susannah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 Ruler. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his white robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. His hair is short and red. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'8", this woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born in a small plains village. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).