Description: This younger middle-aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Bryseis was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses like a well dressed Adventurer does. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Courier uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His crest is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Norkruuth was born with his father's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 17000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jade (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Nybarg was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Animal Trainer. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is golden and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Animal Trainer. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south to a Animal Trainer, Riardon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.