Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His hair is blonde and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To protect his home; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fancy blue suit. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 6. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Hubert was born with his mother's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 sp.