Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Ernest enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the north. Ernest was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Layabout. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east to a Gardener, Himo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sage. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'2". He 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. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large brown jacket. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She wears long strands of ruby and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Malquis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown fur is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 pp.