Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Alex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 sp. Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears black trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is golden. His eyes are blue.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 west. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 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: Wants to raise his children well; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 60000 cp. Rose (50 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 became a Fisher soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fisher responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), marred by sweets. His tied-back hair is golden. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.