Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Barkeep first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Forcas was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Forcas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 150 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Roge lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 60000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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 to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Server job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 180 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'1". He wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and pastel pants. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Baern took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sai and armor he uses now. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A 3'4" southern man, he wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His hair is short and black. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.