Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Tharivol was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Aquamarine (1000 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Naeris was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Naeris decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (130 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a hunchback. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has worked as a Detective like his father before him.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his brown hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: Berrian hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.