Description: This dark-skinned male has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Bertram has worked very hard to control his curse. 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.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 sp. Coral (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, marred by chocolates. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a Barber, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Actor. He's also a talented Barber, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 37000 sp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Adelard was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Onyx (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gilbert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a Architect first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: To protect his home; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.