Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Diggory was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Diggory was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to protect his home

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1300 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. His black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Dadalan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Sage. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Kipper learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Through the years after Kipper was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Kipper's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).