Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has moderate length blonde hair. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

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. 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 Ruler. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Carter again.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Nim was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.