Description: This man wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes and a pastel hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. 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 religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: This western man wears a worn and beaten armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Himo will drive conversation. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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 get a good night's sleep; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 pp. Carnelian (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).