Description: This man is tall and muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is auburn and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of a Detective, who enjoyed hunting, Azaki was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with violet slacks and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Pink pearl (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy brown hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Uthemar hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp.