Description: 6'8" and muscular, this northern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norkruuth is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". He tends to wear a large white jacket, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fletcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Theodoric was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Junk Dealer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His scarlet crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Commoner school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Sutha speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sutha hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is white and curly. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, she is not a threatening figure. She sports golden long hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahinar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.