Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is lengthy. He has gray eyes.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His black hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

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 mother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His tied-back hair is red. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1300 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears bulky brown painted plate armor, marred by sweets. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heian embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp.