Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. His cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Shadow was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Tanner. After a long history of fighting, Shadow and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 sp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. A freak accident while working with his Scribe mother left him crippled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Cook. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Magnifying glass.