Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: William speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. William enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a red and blue robe with the hood down. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his trident with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His first spouse was a Mayor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.