Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Carrie's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 250 pp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, marred by sweets. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Mindartis was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with yellow slacks. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished crossbow as well. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uthemar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.