Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Human compassion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Trey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 70 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Magnifying glass.