Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Ethereal learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Chem alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mayor born in the past three hundred years. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Pâsh was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries a battered club and tarnished shield as well. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Berrian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 80 pp.