Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, yellow shirt, and tan tie. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical, Antagonistic. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1700 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. His white fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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 comes from a rich western family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.