Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, marred by beers. His hair is red and very short. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is short and chestnut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sage. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 150 gp.