Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Argran enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 41. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the north. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gorfel grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Gorfel. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Alston was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 cp. Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 600 sp. Coral (130 gp).

Description: This man wears a blue shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Good lock.