Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. He has auburn hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 40000 cp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Ratbag is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Sard (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carter and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 60 pp.