Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Rurik was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Rurik's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 cp. Citrine (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Akmen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Akmen hails from a village terrorized by giants. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Akmen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a blue shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Being a Shepherd 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.