Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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 is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Bernard hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his youth he was a Locksmith, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Alexandre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carpenter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Jade (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.