Description: This southern man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He carries with him a set of scimitars, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His red hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. In his youth he was a Gardener, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Hematite (7 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 cp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.