Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Marbas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Knight, who enjoyed hunting, Marbas was taken on many hunting expeditions. Marbas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 gp. Amber (40 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Umpen was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Umpen was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.