Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He has a hunchback. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a white suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Armorer business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black small hat and black clothes. He is physically well-built. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Family, Enemies, Nature, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.