Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Norman abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His red hair is still thick. His amber 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 is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has golden hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Balimaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Balimaar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He tends to his Sage job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.