Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. His hair is short and red. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anthony grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he's in love

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Roger's homeland. Roger decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 15000 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He sports a flattop hair cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and white robe with the hood down. His silver hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears professional attire. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Nicholas was taken on many hunting expeditions. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.