Description: This northern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Don fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 sp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rose (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (500 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Richard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Manfred was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barrister, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barrister and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.