Description: This man wears bulky brown painted plate armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Gilbert enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Ploughman soon after.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. He wears his brown hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears an entirely pastel suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has gray eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gomory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Sardonyx (30 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born into a rich family. Carrie 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.