Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His white hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ruler but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Hugh hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gifted student he started as a Spy, but he got bored and became a Barrister. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barrister for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (130 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a blue vest and prefers tan and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 29000 cp. Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. He has moderate length brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bookbinder who has hired him part-time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.