Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has moderate length white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Bernard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Bernard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Adelard was born the youngest of three triplets. Adelard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gray eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Godfrey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Richard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. After coming to the age of reason, Richard took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 30 pp. Sard (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).