Description: This late middle aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Mason first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Revenge; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a simple brown robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Beggar, her father struggled to pay the bills. Nora was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Roofer. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Soapmaker. He struck the Soapmaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 47000 sp. Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.