Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Uthemar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. 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: Uthemar was born the youngest of three triplets. Uthemar was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Stableman. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mason they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Stableman, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and tan pants. He is physically well-built. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 90 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.