Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He sports a flattop hair cut. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her first spouse was a Weaver, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 380 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His silver hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Drogo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Actor and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his brown robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His gray fur is knotted and matted. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Sweet has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 150 gp.