Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hugh does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 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.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Gerald liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2900 sp. Amber (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He usually wears his yellow robe and has his mace always slung over his shoulder. He has a hunchback. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: This man wears a green armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bather but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has auburn hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).