Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears dull white sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, John learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Barber, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Bather job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

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

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'4". He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up work as a Carpenter and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.