Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is brown and curly. His black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Cressel was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. After a long history of fighting, Cressel and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Logical, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. The war was a terrible time for her, and Portia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this southern woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Oriff speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She got into the Stableman business at a young age. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She tends to her Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.