Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 14000 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He has wavy auburn hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Human Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Thunderstones. 4 Holy water.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Ruler, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.