Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is typically in his Merchant uniform. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a large green jacket. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Justin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Justin was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mortician but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Theodoric 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. A freak accident while working with his Marshal father left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bernard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His blonde hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Theodoric abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.