Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nicholas isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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 is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by sweets. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

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. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ur-Lasu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Ur-Lasu was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ur-Lasu's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Brakka speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Verin has worked very hard to control her curse. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her red fur is knotted and matted. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the north. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.