Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently the stress of being a Animal Trainer has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Ribbles liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He is content; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is typically in his Shipwright uniform. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Pallabar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40000 sp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His blonde hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.