Description: Standing 4'7", this man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears professional attire. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Paelias's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, black cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the north. Thervan was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Dyer. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a white costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is blonde and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erevan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 220 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Vanuath wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2300 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).