Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Cressel 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 17000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired him part-time. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black fur is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).