Description: This northern man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Nicholas was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Dilettante. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to protect his home

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 21000 cp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears professional attire, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.