Description: He has a missing right arm. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. He keeps his gray fur in a flapper bob. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cloud was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. During his travels, Cloud and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Cloud discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Cloud fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is white and curly. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Akmen was born with his father's beautiful face. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with green stripes complete with hood. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He usually wears his green robe and has his trident always slung over his shoulder. He is physically well-built. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Thorin was born with his father's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 20 pp. Banded agate (12 gp).