Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Ruler uniform. His chestnut hair is cut short. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2300 sp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and blue pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Assassin and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To be a Roofer again; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.