Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sculptor. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his brown robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is cut short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Rurik was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a tan shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Through the years after Orla was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Orla's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Orla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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, Travok is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Roland fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amber (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he very much looks the part of a Dilettante. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Dilettante. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Olunt was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jade (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a hunchback. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Thoradin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Thoradin took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.