Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Dean speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mayor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Painter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and human compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf. His hair is white and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Aldous studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Cleric school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears dull violet sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 21000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.