Description: This dark-skinned male usually wears his black robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 220 pp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed red hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Born in the west to a Shipwright, Efferil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Hunter, but he got bored and became a Shipwright. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He got into the Sculptor business at a young age. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: To be a Mercenary again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 sp. Jet (50 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).