Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. He carries a battered lance and tarnished mace as well. He wears his chestnut hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rolf is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rolf grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a green coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 5'1" northern man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Heward was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

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 he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 27000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Justin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).