Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Thomas was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Body Guard; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear white tank tops with violet pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Everard was born with his mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Everard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears just a white suit. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Simon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a grey scarf. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished mace as well. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Onyx (50 gp).