Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the south, 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 south 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: Regain custody of his son; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Laucian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. White opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.