Description: He stands about 5'3" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Henry hails from a village terrorized by brigands. When Henry reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1700 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is an epitome of beauty. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He wears his white hair up. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Aldous was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a blue top hat and blue clothes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.