Description: An older man who wears dark leathers with embroidery, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Knight mother left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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. A true patriot, Kiirith would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Kiirith and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1900 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his auburn hair down. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Ploughman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 6'6" northern man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his bronze crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Kerkad is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Kerkad was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears his black hair down. He has white eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 sp.