Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. His copper eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sun was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and red handkerchief worn on her right side and is in decent physical shape. She has no hair. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Verin never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Backpack.