Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'10" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 sp. Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After months of barely getting by, Ivellios managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp.