Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student he started as a Unemployed, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 88. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 Shoemaker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a stableman again

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tan vest and prefers green and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a great chef.

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. Erdan liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp).