Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a hunchback. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1400 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top grey hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear brown tank tops with grey pants. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Nicholas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 17000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Priest for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.