Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Hourglass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his silver hair up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. The war was a terrible time for him, and Randal does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Randal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a pastel vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his pastel boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age his mother died while driving off some brigands. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in shield use. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Hematite (7 gp).