Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is typically in his Sellsword uniform. His hair is dark red and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Chem grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Chem. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

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

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She stands about 4'2" and likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow skirt. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Helja was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Helja's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has slicked back brown hair. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Volen has worked very hard to control her curse. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 gp. Coral (150 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).