Description: This northern man is wearing a long, tan cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his brass crest up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arjhan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Arjhan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blue crest is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. After a long history of fighting, Norkruuth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Snagog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 26000 cp. Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.