Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man is wearing a long, black cloak. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cairn will drive conversation. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. When Cairn reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Trey enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Trey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Balifra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She is a Lycanthrope in disguise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp.