Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Amber (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Purson was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. He has wavy auburn hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Erevan embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.