Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Einkil hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Einkil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Jet (40 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Coral (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has moderate length silver hair. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

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. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white crest is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: He stands about 4'0" and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.