Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is silver and very short. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents enrolled him in a Cleric school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is white and very short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Conrad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Randal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.