Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has violet eyes and a pastel hat with a green feather.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Ernest is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Ernest was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

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

Possessions: Moonstone (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. A true patriot, Richard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Richard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Richard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.