Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, green cloak. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Hugh was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is short and golden. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Deep green spinel (80 gp).