Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete.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 chestnut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family William was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. William decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Justin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is cut short. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He married young, but lost his spouse to giants. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.