Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His red fur is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: Revenge; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chaedi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'11" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: White pearl (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Beiro was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp.