Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Bernard grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Bernard. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Shágflak managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1900 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Eiravel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Eiravel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His hair is white and very short. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Gardener. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.