Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theren grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 pp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a rapier on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bather arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears a violet vest and prefers black and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Halimath hails from a village terrorized by goblins. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Halimath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Barber, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Barber, but he got bored and became a Blacksmith. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and he wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Koeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: He comes from a rich northern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Koeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jade (50 gp).