Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Hork speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: Hork lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is short and black. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Cory was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Cory decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (13 gp). Coral (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His scarlet crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 sp. Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a red costume with the symbols of his god on his torso, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Aramil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Aramil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.