Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Nicholas hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and expand his business

Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born in a small desert village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Gillyd took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up hammer and armor she uses now. After a long history of fighting, Gillyd and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student she started as a Ruler, but she got bored and became a Stableman. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Stableman responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 2'11" southern woman, she wears a white shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Willow was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.