Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Arnold is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Arnold was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Mortician.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She 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. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp.