Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Blacksmith. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man tends to wear a large green jacket. His hair is black and curly. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has wavy red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Kipper is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Kipper lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kipper fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 3 Thunderstones.