Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Percival fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: John was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Animal Trainer; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His white hair is long and unkept. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Malachite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. Theobald 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Roland was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Bloodstone (60 gp).