Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Bernard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a brown shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: Money/treasure; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (160 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has silver hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age her father died while driving off some dire rats. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in crossbow use. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barkeep. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerard studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.