Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished shortspear as well. His silver crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Nithther fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this eastern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair is brown and very short. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fancy violet suit. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length red fur. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 110 pp. Obsidian (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. His red fur is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 130 pp. Malachite (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears professional attire. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Simon's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Simon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2700 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp).