Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Patrick would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has shaved his head bald. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this northern woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Portia was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 31000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. She has slicked back auburn hair. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.