Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has moderate length chestnut hair. 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 acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has wavy auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 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.