Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Adelard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his black hair up. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Baker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

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. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 cp. Hematite (15 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Tailor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp.