Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 220 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Theren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. 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 a bit of a kleptomaniac; and 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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Fivin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Guard. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Beiro was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: To unite with his sister; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is cut short. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: He got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.