Description: He is lean but muscular and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Ernest was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miller. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Symma grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Symma liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His first spouse was a Map Maker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.