Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a hunchback. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. He worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Hubert speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Hubert never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Religious, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 240 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 worked as a Ruler like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fancy green suit. His silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. She has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a violet vest and prefers brown and yellow shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has wavy silver hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A true patriot, Ernest would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ernest has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Jade (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).