Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is golden and very short. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Richard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dilettante they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Ruler, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Smokesticks. 4 Holy water. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is braided into rings. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Theodoric hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull tan sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.