Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He usually wears his tan robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Adelard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Adelard has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Erdan was born the youngest of three triplets. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he usually wears his red robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His ears are large.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Warryn hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Red spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.