Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Gerard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Gerard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heward isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Red garnet (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).