Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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. After a long history of fighting, Oriax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Gesrethe abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.