Description: 6'6" and muscular, this eastern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is auburn and very short. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a simple pastel robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His brown fur is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Gale would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 290 pp.