Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. 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. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 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 compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

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. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bernard studied abroad. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'0". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears bulky green painted plate armor, marred by teas. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is a Maurezhi in disguise. After coming to the age of reason, Simon took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.