Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears an entirely pastel suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heward never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Geoffrey is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Superior lock.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this southern man wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has wavy brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has shaved his head bald. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Randal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and red handkerchief worn on his right side. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.