Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is brown and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: Riardon lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp. Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aerdeth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Aerdeth abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and green tie. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Dayereth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Dayereth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 80000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.