Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 Ruler. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Ernest was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family, Debt. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.