Description: This exceptionally lanky man usually wears his white robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Faran began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His yellow fur is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A 3'4" western man, he prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Tomi enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of a Miner, who enjoyed hunting, Tomi was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'0" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Harbek grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.