Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is typically in his Herbalist uniform. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Uthemar hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Uthemar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 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.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears a green shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Adran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

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

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is typically in his Barber uniform. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Theren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 160 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp).