Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has no hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Lance was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 190 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: A 3'7" southern man, he wears professional attire. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Masseuse work with an outfit from a few towns over. Masseuse work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Navigator. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A true patriot, Laucian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Laucian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Navigator.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Beiro was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 raise his children well; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.