Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the right. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Shamash was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He worked as a nervous Laborer and found it very stressful. He became a Laborer soon after.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 60 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Theirastra was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Theirastra decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Roofer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Mialee was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has styled his copper crest well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. He has no hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp).