Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alberich will drive conversation. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with black pants. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 95. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He found a children's book about a Elf Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is golden and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the north. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She has shaved her head bald. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Crown-heir father left her crippled. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's in love; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Fortune-teller. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. Sard (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Meriele was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Meriele's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Engong grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown vest and prefers yellow and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is black and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the north to a Spy, Hugh learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp.