Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Good lock. 1 Good lock. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Trym is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trym was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1400 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is typically in his Slave Trader uniform. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp.