Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Simon studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Banker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears an entirely pastel suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 sp. White pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Coral (100 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).