Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. 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: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes. His hair is dark red and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Skamos and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Carrie is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.