Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Adelard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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 desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amber (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. White opal (900 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. Being a Tailor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Debt, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Breastplate.