Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Brewer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black opal (900 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Korfel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Courier. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Justin has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 sp. Amethyst (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).