Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Nicholas wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'7" eastern man, he wears professional attire. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a Beggar, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished bastard sword as well. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carpenter and was forced into it by his family; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 31000 sp. White pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.