Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is golden and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He carries a battered sword and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Rose (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uthemar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Raer would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a worn and beaten armor. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His ears are large.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Azurite (11 gp).