Description: This woman is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her tied-back hair is silver. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ekk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His bronze crest is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Valorean hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Valorean was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and morningstars. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Gubu enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 320 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has no crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Vrondiss lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp.