Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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 desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears professional attire. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears professional attire. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.