Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Richard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north to a Layabout, Richard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

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

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white hair is braided into rings. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Qualen was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This western man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Azurite (16 gp). Amber (60 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is purple and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Valafar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'0" and muscular, this southern man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Simple lock.