Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Moss agate (16 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a Bather first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'1" and is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).