Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Qualen is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Qualen was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Actor. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this western woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Herbalist father left her crippled. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and he perpetually has his mace ready. He has moderate length silver hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Dench was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dench fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a blue suit. His hair is short and blonde. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a great chef.

History: Frouse was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His red fur is heavily combed to the left. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Blacksmith. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Blacksmith for hire.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 3'2" northern woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With bright red hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Painter born in the past three hundred years. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and balancing her hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Holy water. 1 Everburning torch.