Description: Standing 6'5", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Tim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1500 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is blonde and curly. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His golden hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peren studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Elf 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of amber and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She keeps her gold crest in a pixie cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.