Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Lance was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lance was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is silver and curly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Ralf was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 27000 cp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He carries a battered club and tarnished dagger as well. His black hair is singed and shortened. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a spear on his belt and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Gifted from a young age, Norman studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.