Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and white tie, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Ploughman, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

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

Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Balimaar has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for him, and John does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.