Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Marshal, his father struggled to pay the bills. Reynard was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

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 simple grey robe with green stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 cp. Coral (90 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his auburn hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Painter. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Kody was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Seamstress.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He usually wears his black robe and has his hand crossbow always slung over his shoulder, marred by beers. His white hair is still thick. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gerard embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Beggar but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.