Description: This eastern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Simon will drive conversation. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His white hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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 in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 gp. Jade (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, green shirt, and violet tie. His hair is white and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Balimaar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.