Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dimble was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with green slacks. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Halfling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Simon was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Simon took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with grey slacks. He has dyed his greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shivering does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp).