Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is auburn and curly. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Engraver uniform. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. A true patriot, Norman would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 17000 cp. Iolite (50 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, William grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nicholas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.