Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rael studied abroad. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rael fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Rael alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Theren is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.