Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tan collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shane does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

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

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 gp.