Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is still thick. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 18000 sp. Red garnet (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: This woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With wild brown hair. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available she will default to her spear. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 250 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.