Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Marbas was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Marbas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. His brown fur is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 unsatisfied with his job; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Amber (40 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of axes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has moderate length copper crest. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nithther studied abroad. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nithther fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 sp. Malachite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and Forcas does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Forcas studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 120 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).