Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born in the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Coral (110 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Tanner business.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Gesrethe took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.