Description: He stands about 4'9" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Shepherd. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her blue crest is heavily combed to the right. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She struck the Guard job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 gp.