Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He is physically well-built. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 290 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She very much looks the part of a Bookbinder. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A gifted student she started as a Tanner, but she got bored and became a Bookbinder. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kildrak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She likes to wear grey tank tops with brown skirt. Her head has been shaved. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a Seamstress first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Uthemar was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a dagger on his belt. He has no crest. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kerkad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Kerkad abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Wrenn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.