Description: A 3'3" eastern man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cockaby speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. When Cockaby reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: This malnourished man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his youth he was a Miner, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With wild silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).