Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Norman enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Gerald was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Courier. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and very much looks the part of a Performer. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. He's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2700 sp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: He wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

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