Description: A 6'8" northern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His head has been shaved. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hork was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This southern man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Iados was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'5". She wears tattered old clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shield. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nogu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.