Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hobart does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hobart was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, River took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Jade (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her black hair is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand her business; and doesn't want to be a marshal and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Varis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. After a long history of fighting, Varis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She has violet eyes.

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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Naivara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1200 pp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Jet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).