Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

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. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 sp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has blue eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This light-skinned male wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Holg speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a grey costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Ella hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's in love; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 sp.