Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears dark leathers with embroidery, marred by chocolates. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Tharivol was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nutae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Debt, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is content

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Crowbar. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This late middle aged man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.