Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Nicholas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 90 pp. Azurite (9 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy tan suit. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His white hair is long and unkept. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 33000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Antitoxin. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His red fur is heavily combed to the left. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, In love, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).