Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown 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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gilbert does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich western family. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp).

Description: He wears just a brown suit, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. The war was a terrible time for him, and Simon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his green robe and has his scythe always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. Raymond was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bather. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.