Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. His silver hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Iolite (30 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Oriax was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 40 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She wears a black collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 sp. 2 Holy water.