Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To protect his home; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

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 Elf Druid 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's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 pp.