Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the south. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears blue trousers with pastel and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. 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 will rave to anyone who will listen. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears a worn and beaten armor. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Chad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Chad was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ralf took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.