Description: He wears a black tunic with violet highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His ears are large.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Riardon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to be a guard again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his red hair down. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Eye agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He bought a dagger and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. 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 Locksmith. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 120 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).