Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Jocelyn 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: Jocelyn hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: Many brigands want him driven away; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hunter grew up listening to his father's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Herbalist job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has black hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Robert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Soapmaker uniform. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Doctor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2200 sp. Hematite (10 gp).