Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Actor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has a hunchback. He has shaved his head bald. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Clerebold wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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 freak accident while working with his Tanner father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'5" western man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balimaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp.