Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and carries greatswords. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Richard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is short and silver. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. 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: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Maynild was born with her father's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Azurite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.