Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He very much looks the part of a Merchant. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Adam was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Adam decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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: He's attracted to the PC; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'11" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A true patriot, Arnold would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Roger was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Roger and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp.