Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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-sister.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Charles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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 in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: He usually wears his pastel robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.