Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and curly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Richard took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. 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: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Laborer. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 sp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.