Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his golden hair up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver ewer (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a red coat with grey slacks. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arjhan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Arjhan hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks. She carries with her a set of rapiers on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.