Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is brown and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sage. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Nicholas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Butcher for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a blue collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Alex was born the youngest of three triplets. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Soapmaker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Assassin, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1500 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this southern man wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His blonde hair is still thick. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Balimaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has worked as a Doctor like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the north. Alex 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 north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.