Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is long and brown with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carnelian (70 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a grey small hat and grey clothes. His golden hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Hugh was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Mortician. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. He has moderate length golden hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and wears a simple grey robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is silver. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Everard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp.