Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Carpenter. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears an entirely white suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Karash isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Karash was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has no hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 cp. Peridot (20 gp).