Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is silver and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 sp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Crown-heir uniform. His hair is short and brown. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Hadarai learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man wears long strands of jet and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Naill speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.