Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, John will drive conversation. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 220 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His clothes are grease stained in places. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Ruler, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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, Alexandre was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).