Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Margery was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered mace and tarnished halberd as well. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Conrad was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Conrad's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Gerald hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.