Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail, marred by beers. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Aldous studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: Born in the south to a Tailor, Kody learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Tailor. Recently the stress of being a Tailor has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 14000 sp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Through the years after Gerard was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Gerard's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1800 sp.