Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern man likes to wear white tank tops with black pants. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Akmen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Akmen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has no hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man wears skinny pants and wears a white and green robe with the hood down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His gold crest is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Map Maker business.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 13000 cp. Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.