Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norman is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Norman was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Hugh alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 sp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Simon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Simon was left his father'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: Doesn't want to be a Brewer and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears a green coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 pp.