Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Silvo was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 pp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this western man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He wears his white hair up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ratbag alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (100 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Spy uniform. He is physically well-built. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Igden alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.