Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Nicholas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Nicholas was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nicholas decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Dean learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

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. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Human compassion; and expand his business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (10 gp).