Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2900 sp. Star ruby (800 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He has a hunchback. His hair is golden and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Bernard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1500 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is an amazing painter.

History: Kody hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bellfounder. After a long history of fighting, Kody and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Azurite (14 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His chestnut hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Gifted from a young age, Arnold studied abroad. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.