Description: This man stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 pp. Rose (30 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Baker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Adran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His red hair is braided into rings. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd mother left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. A true patriot, Erdan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 pp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. 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: Suhnae was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).