Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Ernest is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Ernest's homeland. Ernest decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a Mason first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.