Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.