Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length white hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is auburn and very short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is black and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He takes great joy in being the best Gardener in town.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, yellow shirt, and blue tie. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 29000 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is short and golden. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp).