Description: This late middle aged man dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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. Richard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer father left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Quarethon was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Quarethon's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30000 cp. Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears an entirely black suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 sp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: An older man who has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe, he is not a threatening figure. His crest is brass and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. After coming to the age of reason, Shamash took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).