Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Blacksmith business.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Terse, Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Rose (70 gp).