Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has wavy auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tordek was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears just a brown suit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Nirgel never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 290 pp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His hair is black and very short. He has gold eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sammal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. After a long history of fighting, Ernest and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is typically in his Sage uniform. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Gruk was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Courier, but he got bored and became a Sage. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.