Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Blacksmith born in the past three hundred years. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Olunt learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Olunt alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: 3'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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: He was born at the edge of vast plains. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Koeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the west to a Knight, Koeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Knight for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: PTSD, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears dull black sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. He wears his white crest down. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 70 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anverth will drive conversation. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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. 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. Anverth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 30 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are red.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Slave, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born into a rich family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 50 gp. Jet (80 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear flannel. Her black crest is lengthy. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Akra learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Shipwright, but she got bored and became a Courier. She's also a talented Shipwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 290 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

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. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Armara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 130 gp.