Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Gifted from a young age, John studied abroad. 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 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 a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Eye agate (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His head has been shaved. He has amber eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Sage but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Opinionated, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp.