Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. His hair is silver and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

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

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 cp. Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Norman fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is wearing a long, green cloak. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is an amazing painter.

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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly whips and maces. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gerald was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.