Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His brass crest is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Srorthen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A freak accident while working with his Dilettante mother left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: A 5'9" northern man, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Grumbar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Chain shirt.