Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his bronze crest up. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Painter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Barrister, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for him, and Qualen does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Qualen was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is typically in his Adventurer uniform. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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 was born into a rich family. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 30000 cp.