Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by teas. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (8 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 wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 gp. Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Shane was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He has wavy golden hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp.