Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

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. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 96. 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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Amber (130 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.