Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His black eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Zephan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zephan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Mortician, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This malnourished man wears a black vest and prefers brown and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has wavy chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fisher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. After a long history of fighting, Eberdeb and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.