Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He has a hunchback. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Nim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Erdan was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Erdan was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'8" western man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Bookbinder, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a bookbinder again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Halimath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist, Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).