Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears dull white sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He wears his blonde hair down. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. William was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3200 sp. Coral (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Jeweler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered lance and tarnished halberd as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gifted student he started as a Stableman, but he got bored and became a Bather. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: Standing 6'1", this man sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 pp. Azurite (15 gp).