Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

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 used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Server, who enjoyed hunting, Rael was taken on many hunting expeditions. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mason. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70000 cp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Rael lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (50 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 usually wears his green robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Theriatis was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).