Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Ildrex was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is an amazing painter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 pp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy lavender fur. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length lavender fur. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He always admired psionic-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 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: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.