Description: He wears just a brown suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 40 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has shaved his head bald. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. 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: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.