Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his red hair down. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Sailor. He tends to his Sailor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He is an epitome of beauty. He has black hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: John wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears long strands of ruby and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Priest. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and violet handkerchief worn on his right side, and carries sais. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Iolite (30 gp).