Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Rolf hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Rolf hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Shane was born with his mother's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Robert was born with his mother's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Randal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 90 pp.