Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'2" and dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bernard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear flannel. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Server. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is content; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 cp. Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Spyglass. 1 Average lock.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his black robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, John grew up listening to his father's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Hubert never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Diggory never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 pp.