Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his rapier with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and auburn. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has golden hair. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Qualen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Qualen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has moderate length beige fur. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Sun is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Servant

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

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black opal (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich western family. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gildmak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is typically in his Spice Merchant uniform. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Animal Trainer, his father struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 24000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.