Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Lewis was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: Percival was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 6'6" western man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alex grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Tourmaline (130 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears just a brown suit. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his auburn hair up. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Jeweler business at a young age. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He tends to his Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Body Guard again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.