Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has hazel eyes.

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. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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 prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'0". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After months of barely getting by, Richard managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has shaved his head bald. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Disease, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 24000 sp. Amber (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Justin hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.