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 chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 cp. Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. He has no hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 40 gp. Amber (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Charles studied abroad. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 30 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the east. 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. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Bowyer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Mastema hails from a village terrorized by giants. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her golden hair is well kept. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of a Bounty Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Symma was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Symma took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor she uses now. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears just a black suit. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit men.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Xappan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 270 gp.