Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy red hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver ewer (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Rael and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Through the years after Nicor was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nicor's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Marshal responsibilities is difficult; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 simple blue robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Wiggens has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in an above average manner. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Cimer lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a longbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Coral (120 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, he is not a threatening figure. His long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Gorbundus enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Frouse was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.