Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. He wears his chestnut hair up. He is baby faced.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pirithin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 40 pp. Jasper (70 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, marred by chocolates. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 43. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Marshal profession.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a marshal again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and brown pants. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Mantus was born with his father's beautiful face. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Mantus's homeland. Mantus decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries flails. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Cockaby was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears grey trousers with blue and pastel striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, marred by teas. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Adran abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.