Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born to a Adventurer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with her Merchant mother left her crippled. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 cp.