Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his blue hair up. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Thamuz was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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. Thamuz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He wears his scarlet crest down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 22000 sp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is typically in his Layabout uniform, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the north to a Layabout, Fax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Layabout. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 250 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

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

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heskan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Servant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Scribe, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is content; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp.