Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His hair is cut close to his head. 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 quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hupe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is blonde and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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 wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Anthony speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Anthony and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Eberk was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tan collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is brown and curly. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.