Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Roger was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 5 Acid flasks. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is braided into rings. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, William was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Everard hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black vest and prefers green and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His red hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Heward hails from a village terrorized by goblins. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered goblins who tried to eat his hand. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by his family; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.