Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has no hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

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. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Anverth hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Anverth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 37000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brass crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Debt, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1700 gp. Star ruby (700 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). Jet (100 gp).