Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His silver hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. John liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 80 pp. Iolite (40 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He tends to his Sailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is braided into rings. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1600 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, 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 tied-back hair is blonde. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

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. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.