Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

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. Grom enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (160 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Hugh was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jocelyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. He is physically well-built. His hair is chestnut and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 sp.