Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Nalral was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Mozikth was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Priest. 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 he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Manfred will drive conversation. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Joker, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.