Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by brigands. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered brigands who tried to eat his hand. 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 is greedy; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theobald grew up listening to his father's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and human compassion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Don and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a blue scarf. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blonde and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alexandre isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Alexandre abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 60 pp. White pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).