Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries shortspears. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thervan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Guard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp).

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Heian was born the youngest of three triplets. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is golden and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Rolen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.