Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Eberk was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'10" and muscular, this northern man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: 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 Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Chem was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Chem's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Baern never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 sp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Coral (80 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.