Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a blue scarf. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Thradal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. After coming to the age of reason, Melissa took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She sports chestnut long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Verna is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Verna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. After a long history of fighting, Verna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This northern man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 350 gp. Zircon (60 gp).