Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gormogord was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 160 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears baggy grey pantaloons and a green scarf. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 110 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: This man 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, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She is physically well-built. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Tiefling in existence. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in the west. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp).