Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his chestnut hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Balimaar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Balimaar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up spear and armor he uses now. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" 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 white coat over it. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp).

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is red and curly. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp).