Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 37000 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered giants who tried to eat her hand. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kristryd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 7000 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To protect his home; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His tied-back hair is auburn. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Tharivol was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).