Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and red pants. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

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 mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and maces. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Patrick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.