Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe, marred by chocolates. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: To protect his home; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40000 cp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears a white vest and prefers blue and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has moderate length silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Aldous learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Aldous was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp).