Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is brown and curly. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a very tight haircut. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gerald lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Godfrey 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. After a long history of fighting, Godfrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished bastard sword as well. His blonde hair is cut short. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Jade (160 gp). White opal (600 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Gomory was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (50 gp).