Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Torinn has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Beiro studied abroad. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gruk isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.