Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. 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 money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His white hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Balimaar's homeland. Balimaar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is chestnut and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and greataxes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.