Description: An older man who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, he is not a threatening figure. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he usually wears his white robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Cloak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She has golden hair. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an entirely brown suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Layabout born in the past three hundred years. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.