Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears tattered old clothes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Silver ewer (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is dark red and very short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His black hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his father's many stories. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Silk rope.