Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Bertram was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sellsword. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver crest is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Knight born in the past three hundred years. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has achieved small success as a Knight.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 13000 sp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown fur is thinning but still full. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).