Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. He has wavy green crest. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Heskan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. After coming to the age of reason, Sorath took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this northern man wears a yellow shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. 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 considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 380 gp. Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he's in love

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).