Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carter and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Farmer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 42000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and red handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. 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: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Retire the richest man in the north; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

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 motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Gifted from a young age, Robert studied abroad. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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: He is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.