Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

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

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Helen was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Jacoba was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Jacoba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp).