Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Masseuse uniform. His hair is silver and curly. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Chad was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 struck the Glassblower job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 29000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Adelard's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.