Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His tied-back hair is silver. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: Richard hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gerard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Laborer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Juliana is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Juliana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born into a rich family. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 sp. Azurite (8 gp). Sard (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp).