Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a Layabout first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her head has been shaved. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a Armorer, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: Standing 6'5", this man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Manfred was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 sp. Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp).