Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vonbin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 60 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Crown-heir. He is portly but not overly obese. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 Crown-heir. He has worked as a Crown-heir like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Crown-heir responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Horza was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.