Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A true patriot, Charles would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull red iron scale mail. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the north to a Glassblower, Thomas learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp.