Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He is physically well-built. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nicholas studied abroad. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Nicholas took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting giants, the young Nicholas began to lead the lost caravan. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Revenge; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 sp. Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 comes from a rich southern family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp).