Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his black hair down. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Tim began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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 in the north to a Tailor, Geoffrey learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Frederick enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Frederick was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).