Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Brewer mother left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (150 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is chestnut and very short. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Trym was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Trym's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 39000 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His auburn hair is still thick. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Guy lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barber, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.