Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sai on his belt. He has a hunchback. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Body Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 1200 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is chestnut and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray 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 fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Frederick was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.