Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has shaved his head bald. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Bernard wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for him, and Bernard does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 23000 sp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Spring was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1900 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Soapmaker who has hired him part-time. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the east to a Soapmaker, Ar-Gul learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Soapmaker. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Soapmaker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).