Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. After coming to the age of reason, Peter took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: William lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Maynild grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Maynild. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with yellow slacks. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Juliana hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp.