Description: 4'7" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Crown-heir. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1600 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rose (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dreali studied abroad. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Riardon will drive conversation. He uses divination through singing.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. A true patriot, Halimath would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.