Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears professional attire. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Emerald (500 gp). 3 Antitoxin. 3 Thunderstones. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Cory was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, Alex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 12000 cp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is physically well-built. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Don lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp.