Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Shane is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shane fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Heward was born with his mother's beautiful face. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bather they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Merchant and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 20000 cp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Lance took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: To protect his home; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Trey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He's also a talented Locksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Robert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.