Description: This man wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Gilbert is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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 is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 sp. Eye agate (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has hazel eyes.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Randal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. He tends to his Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is typically in his Adventurer uniform, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Adventurer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gifted from a young age, Frederick studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Frederick took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp.