Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). White opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Amber (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is long and unkept. 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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears just a blue suit. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and wears a white shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Efferil grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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.