Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is chestnut and curly. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Ulblyn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ulblyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red fur is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Baker, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished whip as well. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Bernard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, violet cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears an eyepatch.

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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Debt, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.