Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Norman speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Norman was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is auburn and very short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rolf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Richard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Gardener. He tends to his Gardener job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Malachite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His black hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adam fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Logical. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.