Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Richard studied abroad. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. He carries a battered greatsword and tarnished shield as well. His auburn hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Soapmaker born in the past three hundred years. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gomory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a violet coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after John was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. John's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp. 6 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Antitoxin. 2 Tanglefoot bags.