Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Shane was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hugh will drive conversation. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 sp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He has moderate length golden hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate.