Description: This dark-skinned male wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He works hard and plays hard.

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. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Map Maker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Masseuse, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 110 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is physically well-built. He has moderate length red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Raymond managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His red crest is heavily combed to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Bather business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He struck the Bather job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To be a Ploughman again.

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.