Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Arjhan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his tan robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Elaim was born with his father's beautiful face. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and doesn't want to be a fletcher and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. His white hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is content; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Igden abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.