Description: This man stands a little under 6'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Norsko was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp. A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and green tie. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Naal was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Merchant. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a large green jacket. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Fortune-teller they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mason, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1500 gp. Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a green scarf. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).