Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after John was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. John's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings, marred by beers. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of a Actor, who enjoyed hunting, Alex was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'10" northern man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. A gifted student he started as a Painter, but he got bored and became a Courier. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is auburn and curly. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 190 pp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Coral (70 gp).