Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Don was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 Tanner. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a blue coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Adelard will drive conversation. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 sp.