Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Marshal but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Galinndan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Naal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. 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 being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'11" and wears a worn and beaten armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.