Description: He usually wears his pastel robe and has his whip always slung over his shoulder. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished whip as well. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cartwright. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Gunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears long strands of amethyst and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 money/treasure

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Dustin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Bookbinder. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his father before him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp).