Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thervan will drive conversation. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tattered old clothes and is in decent physical shape. His crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Direcris hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tattered old clothes. Her copper crest is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Pyxrin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pyxrin was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears white trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: This western man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Paelias was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Knight. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Knight, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear flannel. She is an epitome of beauty. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.