Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and wears a tan tunic with brown highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Halimath was born the youngest of three triplets. Halimath was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Interpreter. He has achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Fisher uniform. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His ears are large.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Fisher business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Blacksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is blonde. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Naeris studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp.