Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His gray fur is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Tailor, Holg learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Holg liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Xappan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Xappan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 50 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp).