Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: Ralf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Ralf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ralf was born the youngest of three triplets. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears a yellow vest and prefers white and green shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.