Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jade (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears professional attire. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.