Description: This late middle aged man wears a tan collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carpenter.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ralf isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his golden hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Conrad has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a mercenary again

Flaws: Disease, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is black and curly. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alexandre was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Alexandre was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Alexandre's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Alexandre and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to protect his home

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.