Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'2" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Savaran has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Aelar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.