Description: 6'1" and muscular, this western man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Direcris hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Paelias's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: An older man who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Arannis was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Architect. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He wears his white hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Stableman business.

History: Namfoodle was born with his mother's beautiful face. Namfoodle was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Stableman. After a long history of fighting, Namfoodle and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he usually wears his brown robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Pûgrish was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, 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 Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40 pp. Jet (40 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).