Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Everard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Richard was born with his mother's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Richard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, white shirt, and black tie. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this southern man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).