Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is an amazing painter.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Guard. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by drow. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Ralf reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theodoric does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Theodoric was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When Theodoric reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp).