Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears long strands of topaz and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: Expand his business; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.