Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Qualen 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. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His fur is lavender and curly. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Debt, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 gp. White pearl (60 gp). 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats, and he perpetually has his glaive ready. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 380 gp.