Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is cut short. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rurik is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Raam alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Being a Butcher 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: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Joker, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a yellow vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her yellow boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Ermina was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Ermina's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the north. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.