Description: He wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He is portly but not overly obese. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Zephan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Zephan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). White opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jet (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black star sapphire (800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with tan slacks, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Shane was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy grey suit. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Lûgdash was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Red spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp).