Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. His first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jade (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Ovak is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ovak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has wavy blue hair. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a green shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and yellow pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. 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: Vassago was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a map maker and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 pp. Jacinth (3000 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man likes to wear green tank tops with brown pants. His long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Nykkan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Norkruuth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp).