Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an entirely black suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. A gifted student he started as a Sage, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gimble was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in bastard sword use. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gimble fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 900 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His orange fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has moderate length blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Geoffrey was born with his mother's beautiful face. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy scarlet crest. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Jheri was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Spy. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jasper (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. Her black hair is cut short. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 1800 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).