Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his grey robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Servant does. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his white hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a black deerstalker hat and black clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. After months of barely getting by, Theodoric managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Religious, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.