Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Kody was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kody fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 gp. Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his pastel robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. His red 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 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: Gifted from a young age, Ûshbaka studied abroad. Ûshbaka 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 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His fur is cinnamon, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a yellow suit. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Knight who has hired him part-time. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A 5'9" northern man, he wears an entirely grey suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Skirt took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 390 gp.