Description: A 4'0" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. He wears his white hair up. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Rurik's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Rurik began to lead the lost caravan. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 21000 sp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his red hair up. His black eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is an amazing painter.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 120 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blue hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 sp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 53. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).