Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has wavy golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Nicholas was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Clerebold took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Rolf was born with his mother's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 50000 cp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).