Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sark grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 900 sp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. 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 mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He bought a lance and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears a white shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has green eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Thervan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Emerald (700 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is blonde and curly. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Nuraval is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'10" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He tends to his Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2100 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.