Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. He has a hunchback. His hair is short and auburn. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his club. His red hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40000 cp. Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His head has been shaved. He has green eyes and a green hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 41000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries with him a set of warhammers, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Koeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Koeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.