Description: This man wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his bastard sword. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Human Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Through the years after Robert was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Robert's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 130 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His black hair is still thick. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 pp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Antitoxin. 3 Smokesticks. 2 Thunderstones. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born in the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has a crush on the local ruler

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.