Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. 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 considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Naeris is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Naeris lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 44000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Criella was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical, Persistence. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 24000 sp. Jasper (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. He has wavy brass crest. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He worked as a nervous Slave Trader and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Slave Trader like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Paymon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is physically well-built. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Masseuse business.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the west were limited. 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.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. Her silver crest is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Havilar studied abroad. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Dayereth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Dayereth. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 110 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.