Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a blue coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2900 gp. Jet (160 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Sark took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor he uses now. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is content; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Selfish, Fearful, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her copper crest has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Hematite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length gray fur. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Flame was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a map maker again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 17000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear flannel. She has moderate length red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Marastyr hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears just a tan suit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'5" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She sports black long hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. The war was a terrible time for her, and Xanaphia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Xanaphia was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Adventurer. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Thunderstones. 3 Alchemist’s fire.