Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His hair is short and white. He is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Kyle was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Kyle never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 17000 sp. Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Robert hails from a village terrorized by drow. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. His hair is short and black. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Diggory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Farmer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has achieved small success as a Servant.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his golden hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Nicholas was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).