Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His blonde hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nelkin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. White pearl (70 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. With bright blonde hair. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Jo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Bellfounder, Jo learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Trained by his father 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 formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 110 gp.