Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He usually wears his grey robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Engraver uniform. He carries a battered hammer and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. He has white hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Godfrey liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 40 pp. Banded agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Spyglass.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Crown-heir. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and black. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Greedy, Lazy. Bonds: Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.