Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. A true patriot, Shadow would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). White opal (800 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Azaki abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his chestnut hair down. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and carries greataxes. His tied-back hair is red. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Hoshû 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: Hoshû was born the youngest of three triplets. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 250 gp.