Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a red coat with grey slacks. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Simon was born with his mother's beautiful face. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Trym is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 17. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 9000 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Sard (80 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Roland enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Roland studied abroad. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 sp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).