Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull violet iron scale mail, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Jade (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). White opal (1000 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His white hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Adran speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Adran was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Adran never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ivellios has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His tied-back hair is black. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp).