Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Bernard is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 sp. Malachite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sellsword they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Scribe, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Fire opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has worked as a Mayor like his father before him.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp.