Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Servant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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 is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Rolf was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He very much looks the part of a Stableman. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Nicholas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Nicholas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Miner.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a green armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He has no hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Balimaar was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.