Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 cp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Thomas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. 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: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and balancing his hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp.