Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears yellow trousers with green and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His black hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He sports a flattop fur cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: He is a Mortician 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. Windy was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mortician. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Zed enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears dull green sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 became a Healer soon after.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).