Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats, and carries sais. His tied-back hair is red. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ghâm was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Merchant. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is content; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'5" and wears tattered old clothes. He wears his brown hair up. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: Norman is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Norman was born the youngest of three triplets. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1500 gp.