Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His head has been shaved. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is cut short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Thomas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'10" western man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is cut short. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Simon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Norman hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Norman was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Performer. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he usually wears his brown robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the east. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.