Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is chestnut and very short. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Valafar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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 comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70000 cp. Peridot (40 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Ortegar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To settle down with his crush; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Thunderstones. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: This late middle aged man very much looks the part of a Crown-heir and is in decent physical shape. His fur is cut close to his head. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of a Weaver, who enjoyed hunting, Five was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 120 pp.