Description: This man is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Sailor 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: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A true patriot, Olunt would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a hunchback. He has wavy white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'7" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Bilbron hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bilbron grew up listening to his mother's many stories. After coming to the age of reason, Bilbron took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Carrie was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.