Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Nicholas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, 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 Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He usually wears his pastel robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Hork was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is physically well-built. His red hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astar grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 sp. Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His crest is gold and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Gorbundus was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears bulky green painted plate armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is an amazing painter.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.