Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Rolf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Smokesticks. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 2 Acid flasks. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a large red jacket. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. 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 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 raised in a island tribe. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Human compassion; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 gp. Rose (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Coral (140 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.