Description: He wears bulky green painted plate armor. He is physically well-built. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Frederick was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Manfred was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 east. 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 sister; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 14000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.