Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears white trousers with violet and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for him, and Himo does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ahvain has worked very hard to control his curse. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey tunic with green highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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: He is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thamior studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3100 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.