Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Ernest liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (60 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Coral (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Through the years after Ernest was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ernest's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Gerard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 18000 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He carries with him a set of maces on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.