Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Nelkin was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Soapmaker. 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; and to share knowledge with the world

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his violet robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Himo's homeland. Himo decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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 is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.