Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has bronze crest. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears violet trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is still thick. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a Butcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He has a hunchback. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 13000 sp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.