Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. A true patriot, Ernest would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

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

Description: He has a missing right arm. He prefers to wear flannel. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Dustin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She wears her red hair up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Beatrice abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Coral (150 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: Roland speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 sp.