Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 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: Further expansion of business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hamil isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Hamil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She stands about 4'8" and tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is red and very short. Her white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the east. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His white crest is lengthy. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Direcris was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He struck the Barrister job and began his own company from there.

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

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has styled her cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. The war was a terrible time for her, and Werydd does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.