Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Ernest was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Ernest took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with black slacks. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Balimaar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Hematite (10 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown shirt with thin white vertical stripes and blue pants. His white hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fancy white suit. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.