Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longbow on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with his Merchant father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This malnourished man very much looks the part of a Apothecary. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Gunter was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 33000 sp.