Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Backpack.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is physically well-built. His hair is black and curly. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

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. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears a red costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tattered old clothes. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born into a rich family. Peter liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He usually wears his yellow robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Dean learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.