Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Banded agate (14 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). White opal (400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rolen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears bulky green painted plate armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" northern man, he is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His tied-back hair is brown. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (130 gp).