Description: A 5'3" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a club on his belt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Nicholas was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2100 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large white jacket. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Olunt hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He got into the Spy business at a young age. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spy. He has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'0". He is dressed in an above average manner. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a club on his belt. He has rusty crest. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. After a long history of fighting, Gorbundus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 pp.