Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He wears his white hair up. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Solomon studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his green crest up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.