Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'0" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his black hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 160 pp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Brewer.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has white hair. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Nicor enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Guard kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hubert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has a crush on the local unemployed

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).