Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the south. 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 would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His tied-back hair is golden. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His tied-back hair is red. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Being a Courier kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 140 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Azurite (4 gp).