Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses like a well dressed Bricklayer does, and is pretty ugly. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 23. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 pp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears long strands of aquamarine and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is short and white. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does. He has wavy red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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: He was born in a small island village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Mercenary, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 120 pp. Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.