Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He wears his auburn hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Aldous enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student he started as a Herbalist, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He takes great joy in being the best Jeweler in town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Nazdûg was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Jeweler. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 25000 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed violet hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Weaver, Kipper learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 28000 sp. Jade (160 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Veit was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, 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 Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his blue crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered gnolls who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1900 gp.