Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He bought a crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His red fur is braided into rings. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aura wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Amber (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Gale alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 110 gp.