Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the north to a Miner, Bernard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Scratchy, weak

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

Description: She wears a simple yellow robe with red stripes complete with hood. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished morningstar as well. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. The war was a terrible time for her, and Herleva does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Herleva was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Terse, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'11" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.