Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Beiro hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Beiro does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Carrie will drive conversation. The war was a terrible time for him, and Carrie does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

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. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 33000 sp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Amber (40 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.