Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dean studied abroad. 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 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Amber (110 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and brown tie and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is dark red and very short. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Markosian lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Mason, but she got bored and became a Laborer. She's also a talented Mason, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fulbar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 sp.