Description: This late middle aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. His hair is red and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

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 tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has moderate length brown hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).

Description: This man is typically in his Crown-heir uniform, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Manfred was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Manfred hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Manfred was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Armorer. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. 7 Acid flasks. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.