Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 17000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is in excellent shape and typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is white and curly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Don speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Don has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has brown hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 5'10" eastern man, he is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Norman's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. After coming to the age of reason, Norman took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Azurite (15 gp).