Description: This exceptionally lanky man is typically in his Guard uniform. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Taklinn grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Taklinn. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His copper eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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: His religion dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Smokesticks. 3 Smokesticks. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. He wears his brass crest down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Glassblower, who enjoyed hunting, Gerald was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.