Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a yellow vest and prefers red and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Gifted from a young age, Fivin studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.