Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Jet (160 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is black and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (150 gp).