Description: He stands about 5'5" and dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 78. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Miles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Brewer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Spyglass. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Good lock.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this northern man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull red iron scale mail. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1900 sp. Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.