Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 3 Thunderstones.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Dondon 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. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dondon was left his father'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.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her childhood dream was to be a Knight, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 cp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and red robe with the hood down. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shield on her belt. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished shield as well. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for him, and Norman does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Norman was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Norman fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 gp. Jasper (60 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He usually wears his tan robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 130 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her yellow fur is matted, messy, and big. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Elegant was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. His bronze crest is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.