Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has violet eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an entirely blue suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His silver hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.