Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Nicholas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Everard hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A true patriot, Frederick 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. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 sp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 80 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). White opal (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White opal (400 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.