Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, tan cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the north to a Ploughman, Alex learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ploughman. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Ploughman and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears red trousers with white and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Jade (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is thinning but still full. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is greedy

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a red coat with tan slacks. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dustin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears professional attire and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Peter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Peter has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 sp.