Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his music dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Agatha has worked very hard to control her curse. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 50 gp. Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: A 5'1" eastern woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. She sports white long hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a red coat with blue slacks. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Mamnen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 sp. Iolite (80 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (80 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Tenena hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Performer and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Balam 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Poor, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Mason, but she got bored and became a Bowyer. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Mason; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.