Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has taken up work as a Crown-heir and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His black hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barrister who has hired him part-time. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Born in the east to a Barrister, Alexandre learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has brown eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Marshal profession.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.