Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Shag and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, In love, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Crown-heir born in the past three hundred years. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west to a Crown-heir, Cloak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.