Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Varis was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull pastel sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 sp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". She is typically in her Performer uniform, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. She wears her white hair down. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.