Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Alex was born the youngest of three triplets. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. His scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Rathkran was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rathkran grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Rathkran. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 sp. Hematite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a large white jacket. His black hair is long and unkept. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.