Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

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, Vondal is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1600 pp. Obsidian (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: A 5'10" western woman, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Emmeline never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She takes great joy in being the best Shipwright in town.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She worked as a nervous Shipwright and found it very stressful. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A 6'7" eastern man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Laborer profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears just a green suit. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamash grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (16 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

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. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nutae never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).