Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'9". He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver, and his gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Painter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He has blonde hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Marshal. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Manfred does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. 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.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a fancy blue suit. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich western family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He has wavy auburn hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Server, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Actor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.