Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Nicholas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 41000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Justin studied abroad. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Justin was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Kyle hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kyle grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Smoky quartz (50 gp).