Description: This northern man wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Jocelyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Tanner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His brown hair is cut short. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10000 cp. Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, violet cloak. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Fortune-teller for hire.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.