Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has dyed her greying scarlet crest a little too much giving a sharp scarlet color. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black pearl (600 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Roywyn was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Roywyn abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.