Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2700 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When Varis reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Rolen was born with his father's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 190 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Azaki was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Azaki alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).