Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her head has been shaved. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Knight born in the past three hundred years. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Ilde was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is still thick. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Qualen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 cp. Red spinel (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fancy black suit. His hair is chestnut and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. After a long history of fighting, Thamior and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.