Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull white sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. He has wavy blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norûk grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her blue crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". She tends to wear a large brown jacket, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Fallthra is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Performer. 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: Retire the richest man in the east; and to be a bowyer again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Jet (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.