Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 250 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has wavy white hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is an amazing painter.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull white iron scale mail. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (70 gp).