Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Altho grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 2 Holy water. 2 Holy water.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is typically in her Tanner uniform. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her tied-back hair is red. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.