Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has moderate length brown hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Carter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (13 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. After a long history of fighting, Rurik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This man wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.