Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was a Bellfounder, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Cumpen is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cumpen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 pp. Sard (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (150 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sora studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Hedonist. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp.