Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Through the years after Mantus was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mantus's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mantus and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Orryn took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He bought a shield and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 38000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver crest is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Norkruuth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a slave trader and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Sard (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theodoric studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Theodoric took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 80000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Riardon has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished warhammer as well. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Alvyn will drive conversation. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the east were limited. 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. Alvyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

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. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kipper grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 pp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jet (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this western woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 270 gp. Jade (100 gp). Jet (100 gp).