Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Knight. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Richard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp).