Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tattered old clothes. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Hugh was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This man is typically in his Sage uniform. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Norman enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Norman was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tan vest and prefers black and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down and is in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mason profession.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shoemaker for hire.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Painter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Fire opal (600 gp).