Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his axe. His tied-back hair is silver. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Kody was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Kody's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Hugh reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism, Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has shaved his head bald. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Butcher and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Darkwood Shield.