Description: He wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shortbow, just in case. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. 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: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Trym was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.