Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He very much looks the part of a Soapmaker. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has green eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Aust is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His childhood dream was to be a Jeweler, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (10 gp).