Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a black vest and prefers white and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and is pretty ugly. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

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. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with black slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is short and black. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Patrick is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Patrick was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Rolf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Rolf took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This light-skinned male likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: John was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ralf studied abroad. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2400 sp.