Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Blacksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Stableman for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

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. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on his left side. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears just a yellow suit. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Emerald (400 gp).