Description: A man of a pale complexion, he usually wears his black robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. He has no crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he usually wears his tan robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Courier, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a marshal and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, tan shirt, and blue tie. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She bought a greataxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Kilvar 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This malnourished man wears tattered old clothes. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Tarhun is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tarhun was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Animal Trainer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.