Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aramil speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aramil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 sp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Fivin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, In love, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Amber (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 pp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).