Description: 5'9" and muscular, this northern man wears bulky white painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hunter embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with violet slacks. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alston grew up listening to his father's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Gildmak has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'6" and wears long strands of jet and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Fabien was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Baz was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).