Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with brown slacks. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1800 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is cut short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Uthemar embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tan vest and prefers violet and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is content; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.