Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is white and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kyle isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kyle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His white hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Full Plate.