Description: This late middle aged man wears silk and lounges about seductively and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a pastel vest and prefers white and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Butcher

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

Possessions: 300 pp.