Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ernest does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'7" western man, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a white coat with grey slacks. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Frederick is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Shield.