Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Burgell's homeland. Burgell decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Richard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Richard was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Sard (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Tanner. He has a hunchback. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in the east to a Tanner, Qualen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Tanner. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He has a hunchback. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He is an epitome of beauty. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.