Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. 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; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (120 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is short and blonde. His ears are large.

Personality: Hugh speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a Architect, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are green.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Rock crystal (60 gp).