Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sailor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She worked as a nervous Priest and found it very stressful. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, and carries pickaxes. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20000 cp.