Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Richard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, and he perpetually has his axe ready. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'0". He wears a simple grey robe with violet stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 25000 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He very much looks the part of a Marshal. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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 tends to his Marshal job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Wymar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is content

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 17000 cp. Red garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp).