Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely brown suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her white fur is thinning but still full. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Flask lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His hair is short and red. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting giants, the young Dworic began to lead the lost caravan. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 390 gp.