Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. 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 has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His hair is short and silver. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 50 pp. Hematite (15 gp). White pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a grey collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is silver and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100000 cp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is black and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 sp. Eye agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: An older man who dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. After a long history of fighting, Everard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Emerald (500 gp).