Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his black hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on his left hand. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (50 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Anselm was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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 had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Theodoric was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.