Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 30000 cp. Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for her, and Helen does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is red and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has worked as a Interpreter like her mother before her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp.