Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Nim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Alexandrite (1500 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears professional attire. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Paelias grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).