Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished greataxe as well. His tied-back hair is auburn. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Painter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. He has green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He got into the Ploughman business at a young age. Randal was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ploughman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Red garnet (130 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This northern man is typically in his Sage uniform. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and to be a guard again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 14000 sp. Amber (100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.