Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She is portly but not overly obese. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'6" when asserting herself. Her silver crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 60 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his club. He wears his auburn hair up. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a green costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His chestnut hair is still thick. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Therai and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has moderate length black hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Agatha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

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

Possessions: 20 gp.