Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Theodoric was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Theodoric has worked very hard to control his curse. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

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 a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's in love.

Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his green robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.