Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the west. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple brown robe with pastel stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp).