Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Hubert never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gunter does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 sp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He wears tattered old clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hunter grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

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. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 pp.