Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Umpen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 90 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large red jacket. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'5" and has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy brown hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.