Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Crown-heir, Nicholas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Painter again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern man prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of a Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Hunter was taken on many hunting expeditions. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his brown hair down. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To protect his home; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Charles was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 Scribe. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A true patriot, Wymar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Wymar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.