Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Pikar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Pikar was born with his father's beautiful face. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pikar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 260 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is white and very short. He has several tiny emerald 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. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Shipwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is red and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).