Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Shadow speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shadow grew up listening to his father's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tabaxis in Shadow's homeland. Shadow decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered whip and tarnished sai as well. His black hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north to a Gardener, Azaki learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Gardener for hire.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a pastel costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His hair is silver and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Purson will drive conversation. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Sage mother left him crippled. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'1" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Olunt reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp. 3 Thunderstones.