Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. 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: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is white and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Habor was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He keeps his long red crest kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Jasper (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dustin studied abroad. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.