Description: This man wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and red pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is short and blonde. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 500 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Don grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He takes great joy in being the best Shoemaker in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.