Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Gimgen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Gimgen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has a crush on the local mercenary

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1900 sp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

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

Possessions: 900 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and usually wears his brown robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is lengthy. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bertram studied abroad. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has auburn hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (80 gp).