Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears just a brown suit. He wears his brown hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Forcas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His head has been shaved. He has blue eyes and a green hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 160 gp.