Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nicholas never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His golden hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Seamstress, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this western man is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Godfrey was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.