Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rurik is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and white pants. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kipper isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a large tan jacket, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. After coming to the age of reason, Srorthen took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).