Description: He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Through the years after Hoshû was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hoshû's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Disease, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, red shirt, and black tie. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: The child of a Tailor, who enjoyed hunting, Balimaar was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his white hair down. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. A true patriot, Bhevek would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Bhevek was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2500 sp. Coral (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). 2 Thunderstones. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has moderate length bronze crest. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 cp.