Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A 6'6" northern man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 27000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Cory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Cory was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Cory's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Cory and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: This man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His tied-back hair is red. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently a tribe of gnolls 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Arnold hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.