Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a fancy tan suit. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His half smiles and violet 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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His copper crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears just a white suit. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Jet (90 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp.