Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he usually wears his grey robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a whip on her belt. Her hair is short and blonde. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her auburn hair is still thick. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His orange fur is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Guard mother left him crippled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 240 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born into a rich family. Bune was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Tanner. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Superior lock. 1 Good lock.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His green crest is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 gp.