Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is brown and curly. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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 a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Cartwright mother left him crippled. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length red hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to dire rats.

Motivation: He is content; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 cp. Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Silk rope. 1 Hourglass. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 50 pp.