Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull violet sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Fenriz was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He struck the Ruler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His tied-back hair is brown. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alberich will drive conversation. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Healer, his father struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Blue sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His crest is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.