Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Nicholas was taken on many hunting expeditions. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy scarlet crest. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a hunchback. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and carries glaives. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Roland fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2100 sp. Coral (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Mortician uniform. He has no crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Mortician, Heskan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: Standing 5'5", this man tends to wear a large tan jacket. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.