Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Eberk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. After a long history of fighting, Eberk and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. 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 retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 13000 sp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and flails. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Himo has worked very hard to control his curse. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 70 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).