Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Cockaby was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 cp. Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His copper crest is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Merchant

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

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He keeps his scarlet crest in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).