Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. After coming to the age of reason, Gerbo took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished morningstar as well. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Senteq hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mindartis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has worked as a Shipwright like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is short and silver. She has blue eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Finellen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He very much looks the part of a Carter. He has red crest. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 cp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Stylist, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Knight and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished spear as well. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A 6'3" eastern woman, she wears just a black suit. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Justice. Bonds: Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a white shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and grey pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired him part-time. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Banded mail.