Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered brigands who tried to eat his hand. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He takes great joy in being the best Actor in town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Efferil does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Coral (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 Engraver. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.