Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is greedy.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rael was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Galinndan began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).