Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man usually wears his tan robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on his right side. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Simple lock.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Manfred speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Manfred hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.