Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Vanuath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. After a long history of fighting, Vanuath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the north. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple yellow robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nim will drive conversation. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

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 since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a server again

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Religious, Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears long strands of aquamarine and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Guard. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 390 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).