Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Ruler. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hugh does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Marshal profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has achieved small success as a Barber.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is typically in his Body Guard uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Jeweler, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his auburn hair up. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Chad is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Chad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 40 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his father struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 sp.