Description: He stands about 5'6" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ermina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. After a long history of fighting, Ermina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).