Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of aquamarine and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Abad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Abad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to be a ruler again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Onyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'1". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His white fur, when down, is lengthy. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Jade would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the west. When Jade reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 210 pp. Jade (70 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He has a hunchback. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Mindartis abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sage. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp).