Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is cut short. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Shane hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rolf studied abroad. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anthony grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Anthony and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a blue vest and prefers black and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Manfred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is physically well-built. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp.