Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is cut short. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. After a long history of fighting, Arnold and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His chestnut hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Cory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east to a Marshal, Rohesia learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Impulsive, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a large pastel jacket. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Geoffrey was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Moonstone (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).