Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. 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: Cressel hails from a village terrorized by giants. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Cressel was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2700 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Aerdeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Burto's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 13000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Assassin. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerbo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 4 Thunderstones.