Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A freak accident while working with his Laborer mother left him crippled. 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 protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and white pants. His hair is short and auburn. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gerard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His hair is golden and very short. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.