Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the east were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Sammal was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

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

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His head has been shaved. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gimgen will drive conversation. 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: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Gimgen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

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

Possessions: Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Erdan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (20 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Good lock.