Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. She wears her blonde hair down. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Alain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely black suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and greatswords. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Actor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south to a Actor, Hoshgrish learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has shaved his head bald. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Apothecary business.

History: He was born in the east. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a tan scarf, and carries swords. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 80 gp.