Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Jade (130 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'9" and wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Gilbert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Tordek was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aramil is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 80 pp.