Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is long and golden with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Jocelyn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jocelyn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Merchant. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Blue quartz (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Ruler, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

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. Through the years after Roger was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Roger's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 40000 cp. Jasper (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Norman hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his lance ready. He has chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Randal hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Butcher; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.