Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a tan coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He has worked as a Herbalist like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 sp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Jet (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Agatha was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Ernest was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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 a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.