Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Bernard was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Unemployed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His silver hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He wears his white hair down. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.