Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, marred by teas. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His first spouse was a Mortician, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Star ruby (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has no hair. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Rolf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Rolf hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Lewis wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. Obsidian (5 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Everard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.