Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gilbert was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 2 Thunderstones. 4 Smokesticks. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a large black jacket. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Dustin is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Ruler, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Ruler but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.