Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 390 pp. Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a blue collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his auburn hair down. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 sp. Amethyst (160 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.