Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He has no hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his violet robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dean will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

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. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Bernard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Soapmaker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is content; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.