Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 sp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

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. Brogg enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tattered old clothes. Her tied-back hair is red. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 120 gp.